2016 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · KM16 VNO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The latest test in November 2025 at 98,629 miles identified a corroded offside rear coil spring. While the car passed, this follows a pattern of deferred attention to mechanical wear items noted in previous years. The history suggests that the owner only addresses components once they reach MOT advisory thresholds rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per year. There was a significant jump of 12,683 miles between the December 2022 and December 2023 tests, followed by another 12,640 miles in the following year leading up to the December 2024 test. This steady usage pattern confirms the car has been regularly used for daily commuting, which explains the consistent wear on consumable items such as tyres and braking components recorded throughout the record. A buyer must focus inspection on the braking system and suspension geometry. The tester flagged offside rear service brake binding in both December 2023 and December 2024, suggesting a persistent sticking caliper or slider pin issue that was never fully rectified. Additionally, the corroded coil spring found in late 2025 indicates that the rear suspension components may be susceptible to environmental degradation. The buyer should check for signs of further rust on the suspension arms and ensure the brake calipers are operating freely. The record shows a recurring failure of tyres reaching the legal limit or wearing unevenly across 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. This pattern points to potential alignment issues or a failure to replace tyres before they fail. Given the mileage now approaching 100,000 miles, a thorough check of the drivetrain and rubber bushings is necessary to ensure that no significant mechanical wear has developed beyond the minor issues documented in the MOT history.